Romulus, MI vs Tavares, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in crime level (1.8 vs 24.1). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $54,271). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Romulus, MI | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#625) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 24,702 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,880 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $63,854 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 24.1 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Romulus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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